The Fourth of July is less than two weeks away. You may have noticed “Safe and Sane” fireworks stands popping up in various cities on the Central Coast. In Santa Maria, Only “Safe and Sane” fireworks are legal. They can only be used on July 4th between 11 A.M. and 11 P.M. The City of Santa Maria is offering free yard signs for Santa Maria noise-sensitive community members before the 4th of July celebrations. The signs are intended for pet owners, veterans with PTSD, people with autism, and others with noise sensitivity. People who use fireworks illegally in Santa Maria face a 1,000 dollar fine.
